Sorella - Vancouver

We were in last Monday after the movie and were pleasantly surprised the lovely atmosphere and even better food. The pastas were exceptional and the heirloom, mozzarella & peach salad was both delicious and beautiful. Our service was friendly and attentive. I can't recommend this place enough and can't believe we hadn't been before. I am already looking forward to our return in the near future!

I have to admit that my farfalle with spring asparagus and asiago fonduta was very tasty, but at $24 for the not-large portion I found it over-priced. My pre-dinner martinis were delicious as well, but small. The wine list is not extensive and I could not find a bottle under $40 (they offer corkage of your own bottle for $30). My dining companion ordered the daily ritotto, which arrived in a huge portion, but was very soupy.

Having looked at the dinner menu online before my visit, I was not sure whether I would enjoy this restaurant. The casual and friendly establishment surprised me and my friends. We started with snacks (Spuntini) to share which were superb. The Tagliatelle with house bolognese was delicious while others had the Orecchiette with fennel sausage. The crispy rosemary roast potatoes were beyond compare. The selection of wines was very good. Daily specials make it more affordable, so check the web site. Service was very attentive and helpful but not at all obtrusive. There are clearly regulars who frequent this restaurant and are recognized by the staff. Prices (without the specials) are a bit on the high side. One of the best meals I have had in Vancouver in recent memory.

My wife and I had a wonderful meal at this small Italian restaurant in The Cambie Village area of Vancouver.The restaurant holds about 25 dinners and is a very comfortable and intimate room. Our server was the chief's partner and she was delightful and very knowledgeable about the dishes on the menu.We had a very inventive bruschetta with smashed peas and Parmesan cheese that was to die for. I had the orecchiette pasta with fennel sausage, which was excellent and my wife had the lamb ragu with pappardelle pasta, also excellent. Accompanied by a very smooth bottle of Toscana wine, this meal "rocked".I want to return to this restaurant, it is a gem.

We felt like pasta and our lodging was close to Sorella so we reserved for that evening not knowing the special of the evening. You need to make reservations since it is a 30 sitting restaurant. The waitress was very nice explained the menu and told us about that evening special: a glass of wine with the ordered pasta. The appetizer of chickpeas square was so delicious and the pasta was just what we felt like.